KevinReddirt
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added a new beer
Fat Elvis
by
Martin House Brewing Company
3 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
I was in the closest big box supermarket recently and they had a huge, repeat, huge display of six packs of this beer. Fortunately they were also selling singles because a similar iteration of this beer I’ve had years ago was only okay. Snifter ready to go, I make the pour. It arrives an impressive clear shiny amber topped by a decent skim of light tan foam. A sweetish smell with grain showing up also. A drink now. I’ll say that my expectations were low and the beer exceeds but not by a whole bunch. Mostly malt, grain, Karo syrup, maybe a hint of molasses. I wish it was thicker. Sweet, yes, but not too much. I am surprised by how much the ABV is covered up. Not bad, I’m reminded of barrel aged Arrogant Bastard back in the day only sweeter, but I am glad that I got only one bottle and not a sixer. Lagunitas used to be out in front of of it with Undercover, Little Sumpin, Hop Stoopid, Sucks and more recently Maximus but that seems to not be the case now. Unfortunate.
gave a cheers!
KevinReddirt (2121) reviewed Fluctuation from Equilibrium Brewery 3 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
I have a 16 fl oz can obtained from Half Time a couple of months ago. I believe a tulip glass is proper for this sampling, I have one from ABGB in Austin in place. The pour finds a hazy, pale gold-yellow liquid finished with a stout head of completely white foam. The scent is an attractive combination of tropical fruit, grain and meadow. The taste surpasses the nose. Guava, pineapple, malt, white bread and a bit of citrus. Sweet but not overwhelmingly so. I normally will prefer a regular imperial IPA over a hazy one but this is a surprising beer.
KevinReddirt
added a new beer
Shugga' Original Recipe
by
Lagunitas Brewing Company
3 months ago
Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5
I spotted a 330 ml bottle at the close-by big supermarket recently. I have it really cold right before I pull the cap and pour. It shows a shiny gold body, tremendous carbonation and steady skim of totally white foam. It smells lightly of grain and citrus. The taste is mostly consistent with the style, barley, a bit of lemon and a small bitterness finishing. I can say there is a nice fullness to the beer, always a positive to me. Decently all right.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
I have been mostly happy with the IPAs I’ve had from Fiddlehead and now I have Mastermind to sample. Pint can purchased from the folks at Halftime in NY. A snifter ready to go, I tip the open can inside of the glass. A pale, hazy yellow-gold liquid with a thin skim of icy white foam. I smell mostly tropical and a bit of hoppiness. The drink is surprisingly bitter, something I do not complain about, a bit of pineapple, grapefruit, a little mango sweetness and dry crackers. A firm presence, quite full in sensation. Tasty but I’ve had others from the brewery that I appreciate more.
KevinReddirt
updated a beer:
Dank Cerveza
brewed by Texas Ale Project
3 months ago
KevinReddirt (2121) reviewed Dank Cerveza from Texas Ale Project 3 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
I have a 12 oz can located at the Ft. Worth Total Wine while in town for a nearby Texas Rangers ballgame. My Cowtown snifter acquired at the local brewery several years ago pulls duty this late afternoon. I see a pale yellow body, plenty of carbonation and a healthy snow white head. It smells like a basic lager. The taste is generally likewise in-sync. Grain, straw, some citrus and, wait, is there a touch of hops in there? There is a time and a place for a beer like this. Maybe add a slice of lime later.
KevinReddirt (2121) reviewed #4000 from Brouwerij De Molen 3 months ago
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9
Another beer I feel fortunate to obtain, this one from Smaakhuis. A De Molen quadrupel and barrel aged also, normally a good combination. 33 cl bottle now opened and going inside of a Chimay glass. Mahogany liquid with some amber around the edges and an almost non-existent head but I see a small ring of taupe bubbles and there is a fortunate, consistent carbonation. The nose is a swell start. Ripe dark fruit, some booziness, grain and hard candy. And the drink, well, it is delightful, very full and rich with flavor. Black raisins, figs, baked bread, dark chocolate, roasted malts and plenty effect from the rum barrels. I do not recall a recent quad this fine. Good friend Rene approved and I agree.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Would have preferred a pint can from Half Time but I’ll make do with 12 oz. First off, it’s an interesting label. Secondly, it is a DIPA. My snifter is arrayed, let us pour. I see a hazy, light orange liquid completed by a creamy, substantial top of undoubtedly white foam. The scent is citrus leaning towards oranges, a touch of pine and bread. The taste is better than appearance or scent. Juice immediately, a little dankness, lemons, grain and a nice following bitterness. A hybrid IPA, I can appreciate that. Tasty brew.